Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.
Informational 8:
Explain how the author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which
point(s).
- Samples of Persuasive Writing from Being a Writer Teacher Guide
Literature 3:
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact)
- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
- Hoot
Big Idea and/or Guiding Question
Nature's Impact: How does nature impact our lives? How does knowledge of nature protect us from harm?
Unit 1
Priority Standards and Supporting Materials
Informational 5:
Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.
Informational 8:
Explain how the author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which
point(s).
- Samples of Persuasive Writing from Being a Writer Teacher Guide
Literature 3:
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact)
- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
- Hoot
Big Idea and/or Guiding Question
Nature's Impact: How does nature impact our lives? How does knowledge of nature protect us from harm?
- Hatchet
- Just a Dream
- Hoot